(AP) — A second Rhode Island man charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct in connection with the death of a fan at a New England Patriots game pleaded not guilty Friday.
In a brief court appearance, Justin Mitchell, 39 was arraigned in Wrentham District Court over allegations he and 59-year-old John Vieira, both from Warwick, Rhode Island, punched 53-year-old Dale Mooney, of Newmarket, New Hampshire.
Vieira pleaded not guilty last week.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner provided preliminary indications that did not suggest traumatic injury, but did identify a medical issue, according to the district attorney’s office.
Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesFinal determinations delivered to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office ruled the manner of death a homicide.
Persons:
—, Justin Mitchell, John Vieira, Dale Mooney, Vieira, Mitchell, Mooney, Michael Morrissey
Organizations:
Rhode, New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, Miami Dolphins, Attorney’s
Locations:
Wrentham District, Warwick , Rhode Island, Newmarket , New Hampshire, Norfolk